Sproul Highway Bill Faces Strong Opposition in Legislature
The Sproul highway bill drawing heavy fire in the legislature as critics denounce it as graft and a plan that creates a bloated highway department. Opponents point to a $50.9 million bond request, a $10 million state surplus, and a railroad of favored contractors. They warn of civil service bypass, noncompetitive bidding, and a Pennsylvanian machine at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonda
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Penrosé-McNichol
New School Superintendent Elected After Broad Field of Candidates
Hyary coo director was present as the convention chosen a city superintendent for a three year term. The winner was Mr Cross of Franklin chosen on the eight vote after Monroe and Boxart trails. The new superintendent, age 37, is married with five children and has served as vice principal in Franklin Schools. He is a college graduate with post graduate work at Cornell and is praised for pedagogy and administrative skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyary
Vo G. Cuntid
Hayiig
C. Howard
Ly Cross
Franklin
Mixer
Sheffield
Roverd
Croxé
Monroe
Colbie
Mrt Howard
Franklin Schools
Cornell
Meadville Man Goes to Camp
Tuesday night reports say Major R. Bruce Gambie will be the next officer from the 16th Regiment to depart for San Antonio Texas for a tour of duty at the Maneuver Camp. Word notes this would be the third assignment from the Pennsylvania Guard and third from the 16th Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bruce Gambie
16Th
San Antonio
Tex
Dr. Gamble
Pennsylvania Guard
Thos. R. Palton
Aidt
Lowery Humes
Mereial
Gamble
Meadville
Tribune
Lindsey Hollow House Destroyed by Lightning Fire
The farm house of J. O. Lindsey in Lindsey Hollow about five miles south of Corry was struck by lightning during Monday's storm and burned, destroying the structure and most contents. The fire, driven by high winds, spread rapidly, hindering efforts by family and neighbors to save belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Lindsey
Lindsey Hollow
Corry
Itt
Lindney
Annual Meeting of Pine Grove Cemetery Association
The annual meeting of the Pine Grove Cemetery Association will be held at the office of CL Alexander on Monday evening May 5 at 7 20 oclock. Stockholders are urged to be present. Please send by your proxy at once. D B Rows secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
Pine Grove Cemetery Association
CL. Alexander
Proxley
Rows
Iwa
Be Ready to Face Each Day and Death
The saying urges constant readiness for daily concerns and the day to come, implying that knowing how to be ready equates to understanding how to die. It emphasizes discipline, foresight, and acceptance of mortality as guiding virtues.
County Superintendent Re-elected With Unanimous Support
Erle Pa May 2 1911 North East resold of North East re-elected county superintendent of schools at 2200 per year for a second three year term at a county school directors meeting in the courthouse. The meeting chosen Dr B B Kendall Waterford as chairman C V Lick Albion as secretary J M Peters Athol as treasurer and R Ah Holemay Miller Village as teller. 106 of 216 directors attended. Supt RueI thanked the board for the honor and called for continued cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle
Tych Resell
North East
Court House
Tussell
B. B. Kendall
Waterford Boro
C. V. Lick
Albion Bore
J. M. Peters
Athlon
R. Ah Holemay
MUI
Tellers
Flicenty
Dveny
Bileeouinky
Seward Clark Burned In Factory Fire Accident
Seward Clark, an engineer at Carry Metal Furniture, was badly burned in an explosion when gasoline soaked waste ignited as he opened a door to throw in waste. Co workers smothered the flames. Dr Waggoner treated burns to the face and hands. Clark expected to recover in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward Clark
Carry Metal
Waggoner
Clark
Clymer Miller Dies Suddenly in Morning Collapse
Clymer Miller, a prominent businessman and owner of a gristmill and saw mill, collapsed and died at his home in Clymer on May 2 while at work with Garret Warnahouse. Dr. K. P. McCray and M. A. Keyea attended but could not save him. death occurred about a half hour after the first attack. He leaves a wife and two young sons and was a member of the local Maccabees lodge.
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Duink
Bla
Lodge of Maccabees
Jury exonerates boy for shooting in home defense
Eye, May 1. A coroner’s jury found that Ralph Earnhardt and the boy acted in defense of home at 1801 Assentias Street at 4 a m. The shooting was ruled accidental and the victim a burglar seeking quarters for the night. The mother of the boy expressed relief at the verdict.
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Ralph Earnhardt
Dean Caniff
Assentias Street
Fresh Catch Delights at Fulton Market
J Wood's Fulton Market offers strictly fresh caught fish from Lake Superior and Michigan waters and the ocean at the lowest quoted prices. No 1 Hino, Yellow, Whitefish, Salmon trout, dremmed bullbeada, Mullet, Sea trout, and Halibut priced from 0 to 18 cents per pound.
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Lake Superior
Michigan
Ocean
Fulton
Elections in Other Places Franklin May 3 Superintendent elected
Franklin Pa May 3 Professor N P Kinsley tonight elected superintendent of the city schools Ol City Pa May 2 J J Palmer elected city superintendent for the second time with no opposition He came from Greenville Salary 3000 per year Nineville Pa May 8 Henry Pensachi reelected superintendent with no opposition He has headed local schools for fourteen years May 2 Henry C Misoimer reelected chaperintendent of school continued in position for twenty one years May 2 Charles Alou elected city superintendent at school here Fort Worth May 2 Dallas Wy Avi sWy Mi is With Fe Wleoted County Superintendent of Crawford County May 2 T L Oollower elected after hard fought contest May 2 Warren May 2008 Knupp reelected County Superintendent of Schools at the convention Directors attendance near one hundred salary discussion led
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
N. P. Kinsley
Ol City
J. J. Palmer
Greenville
Nineville
Henry Pensachi
Henry C. Misoimer
Chan
Chaples Alou
Schooly
Uollowe
Mendville
Appiearita
Dallas
Oollower
Local Notes From May 1 1911 Community
Freehold to May 1 1911 records a spring hay shortage and prosperous farmers. Social items include a surprise birthday party for Mrs Inc Anderson, a postal card shower, and visiting friends like Frank Anderson and Mrs Olle Clock. Leading residents mentioned: Jax Brooks, Misa Uillan Nelson, Ray and Mary Nehon Tuttle, Ernest Love, and Wesley Moore. Letters advertise returns and local happenings with brief notices and a list of names for week ending May 2 1911.
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Wreehold
VU. B. Church
F. Howlen
Jax. Brooks
Jamestown
Nelson
Inc. Anderson
Mattie Allen Irvine
Mond
Pittafield
Ray
Mary Nehon Tuttle
Kinigua
Ernest Love J
Mr. Clough
Borlux Creek
Wesley Moore
Clyde Haomott
Helhday
Edith Green
Birkin Moora
Clyde Bassett
Catharine Springsteed
Corry
Mra
Lee Crosby
Dewey
Scollimus
Iiasan Walter
Henry Decean
Page
Spring Creek
Rich Man As Avenger In Prisoner Assault Case
Wealthy Lower Merion rollmaster May last night tried to take justice into his own hands after Charles Johnson was arraigned on charges of assaulting fourteen year old Annie Huabheon, daughter of Mr Wood’s employee. Johnson allegedly took her to Conshohocken and Bryn Mawr, claiming it was too late to go home. Court officers prevented the attack as trial proceedings opened, while graft scandal matters and subpoenas involving Hoffstot dominated the day before judges Shafer, Jaever and Haymaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northtown
Johnson
Conshoken
Uney
Bryn Mawr
Jim
John D. Shafer
Robert 3. Jaever
John C. Haymaker
Hoffetot
Warren J. Seymour
Hoff- Hot
James H. Bealy
Troffstot
Moffstot
New York
Seymour
Hughen
United States Supreme Court
Mat m Min
Mother
Charles
Shady Snowdon G
Lonnos
Max G. Leslia
Hoffstot Protests Grand Jury Testimony
Pittsburg May. Millionaire banker and car maker Frank N Hoffstot resists appearing before the grand jury claiming he will stand trial but objects to an inquisition. He asserts his right not to testify unless compelled by formal process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Frank’ N, Hoffstot
Milionaire
Grand Jury
Enigmatic Bull of Oniria Among Weyptians
Ancient Weyptians held that the spirit of the god Oniria dwelt in a pure white bull masked by algal markings. Herodotus notes two algal features the back and forehead showing a square white center. such remarkable herd beasts were venerated during life and mummified after death.
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Oniria
Herodotus
Fragmentary Patro Indus Notice Signals Health Aid
Fragmentary OCR text mentions health aid and money related to Indus and Mar, with unclear actions and unspecified parties. The readable items suggest a public or organizational notice about assistance, funds, and potential consequences if aid is not provided. Further readable details are insufficient to confirm names, places, dates, or formal actions.
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Cony Si Weeldy Journal
Eiezeseszson
Boalf
Chicago
Oll Free
Philadelphia Press
Titusville
Ife
Frank Crane
NEW School
L.E. Cross
C. C. Bevard
Maj. Gamble
U. S
J. H. Russell
Clymer Miller
Henry Duink
Boy
Oil City
Henry Pease
Freehold
Mins Boyle Hawking
Martha
Marlon St
B. Noame
P. Potaneahke
Chay
Reeves
Wendell
Rutimen
L. H. Ven Horn
B. N. Woodcock
Sam Jacobson & Co
One Price Clothiers
Hoffstot
Sion
Union i
Ev Ther
Patro
Indus
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